Let's start with the bad news. I lost a sale at work today that I never should have lost. I'm saying "I" instead of "we" because that's how I feel. The opportunity was teed up perfectly but our presentation was not strong. I could tell during the meeting that we weren't connecting but couldn't pull us out of it. I just can't excuse myself for it. I should have had the team better prepared. I thought I knew the client, I thought they were in our corner, and I failed to consider that someone else would come in hungrier, more passionate, and more compelling. All simple stuff, really. I hate losing and I hate it even more when I know I could have done more. I'm really angry with myself right now.
On the bright side, right after posting about Pudgie's Pizza last night, would you believe that they're actually opening a Pudgie's franchise right here in beautiful Clarksville? I saw the news on HowChow.blogspot.com (one of my new favorites) and confirmed it on the Pudgie's site. How coincidental is that? For a brief moment, I even forgot about my work woes. I could almost taste the sheet pizzas, garlic pizzas, roast beef hoagies, and all their other wonderful treats. I was sorry to see Artie's go but replacing it with a Pudgie's is awesome.
OK, I'm feeling a little bit better. And, I have "Selling New York" to look forward to tonight. I just love those Kleiers.
This is where the magic happens.
